Russia launches 110 strikes on Sumy region over past 24 hours
Between the morning of August 4 and the morning of August 5, Russian forces carried out 110 strikes across 36 settlements in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region.
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05 August 2025
Russian attacks on Kharkiv region: Three killed, ten injured in past 24 hours
In the Kharkiv region, three people were killed and ten others injured over the past 24 hours as a result of Russian strikes, including two children among the wounded.
Ryazan oil refinery halves output after drone attack – Reuters
Ryazan oil refinery, operated by the Rosneft oil company, has halted around half its refining capacity since August 2 following a Ukrainian drone attack last week.
Over 150 clashes per day: General Staff reports on fiercest battles on frontline
On August 4, 151 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front line, with the most intense battles being near Pokrovsk and Lyman.
Russia kills four people and injures three in Zaporizhzhia Region
Russian troops shelled 16 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia Region during the day, killing four people and wounding three.
Anti-aircraft systems destroy 29 of the 46 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine
Anti-aircraft systems destroyed 29 of the 46 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine since the evening of August 4.
Russian army loses 1,120 more invaders in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to August 5, 2025, amount to about 1,058,260 people, of which 1,120 were lost yesterday.
Houses and critical infrastructure damaged in Lozova due to massive attack, one dead and several injured
In Lozova, Kharkiv Region, a massive Russian attack has caused damage and injured people, including two children.
Two people wounded in drone attack on Zaporizhzhia Region
Two people were injured in a Russian drone attack on a village in the Zaporizhzhia Region.
04 August 2025
Ukraine's 'drone army' a nightmare for Russian invaders – Austrian military expert
Thanks to well-organized and sustained funding for decentralized production on a large scale, Ukrainian combat units are constantly receiving new drones of various types, which have become key to Ukraine's success and a true nightmare for Russian invaders.
Russian forces attack Chuhuiv district in Kharkiv region, three civilians killed
Russian troops launched strikes on the Chuhuiv district of the Kharkiv region, killing three civilians.
Netherlands to provide Ukraine with missiles, components for Patriot air defense systems
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans has announced that the Netherlands will deliver a new military aid package to Ukraine, which will include components and missiles for the Patriot air defense system.
Fiercest battles take place near Pokrovsk
The fiercest battles on the frontline are currently taking place near Pokrovsk.
In Berdiansk, explosion at substation cuts off power to Russian maintenance base
Late in the evening on August 3, an explosion occurred at a power substation in the temporarily occupied Berdiansk, which supplies electricity to the industrial facilities of the former Berdiansk Harvesters PJSC, resulting in a power outage at the Russian maintenance base.
Head of Energy Customs Komar suspended from his duties
The Head of Energy Customs, Anatolii Komar, has been temporarily suspended from his duties.
Zelensky: State to continue to provide support to territorial communities in eastern Ukraine
The Ukrainian state will continue to provide support to cities and communities in the east of the country.
Volunteers from 72 countries serve in Armed Forces of Ukraine
The percentage of foreigners serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine has increased significantly. As of today, citizens from 72 countries serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, of which about 40% are representatives of South America.
Enemy artillery targets Kostiantynivka, damaging civilian infrastructure
Russian troops shelled Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, using cannon artillery, damaging multiple civilian infrastructure sites.
Russian forces attack Stepnohirsk, two dead
Two people were killed as a result of a Russian attack on Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian S-300 system in Zaporizhzhia region
On August 2, the Ukrainian Defense Forces conducted a precision strike using long-range firepower, destroying a Russian S-300 air defense system in the temporarily occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukraine's General Staff confirms strike on fuel depot at Sochi Airport
Ukrainian forces have successfully struck the fuel and refueling facility at Sochi Airport in Russia's Krasnodar region.
Ukrainian drones strike five Russian fighter jets in Saky, one destroyed
Drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) hit five Russian fighter jets at the Saky airbase in temporarily occupied Crimea, with one aircraft completely destroyed.
Ukrainian authorities deny Russian claims of border checkpoint capture in Kharkiv region
Russian forces have not captured the Hoptivka border checkpoint in the Kharkiv region, contrary to claims made by Russian propaganda.
Military spokesperson: Massive Russian force concentrated between Pokrovsk, Dobropillia, Kostiantynivka
Russian troops continue active assault operations along the Pokrovsk axis, particularly in the area between Pokrovsk, Dobropillia, and Kostiantynivka, where they are attempting to establish a new foothold for further advances.
Ukrainian forces neutralize 161 out of 162 enemy drones
As of 11:30 on Monday, Ukraine's air defense units shot down or suppressed 161 Russian UAVs, including Shahed-type drones and various decoy drones, across northern, southern, eastern, and central regions of Ukraine.
Partisans report heightened Russian security in Sevastopol Bay
Russian occupying forces have significantly tightened security measures in Sevastopol Bay, particularly in the Southern Bay and around a dry dock near the Sevastopol branch of Moscow State University.
Civilian killed in his home during Russian shelling of Beryslav
A 46-year-old man was killed in his own home on July 27 as a result of Russia’s artillery strike on the city of Beryslav in the Kherson region.
‘Russia is hunting civilians’: Zelensky shares footage from frontline cities
Russian forces are deliberately targeting civilians, as well as rescuers and medics who respond to attacks, using FPV drones.
Russian army strikes Khmelnytskyi region with Kinzhal missiles
Russian forces launched a missile attack on the Khmelnytskyi region using Kinzhal hypersonic missiles.
Russian forces attempting to advance in Novopavlivka sector – Defense Forces
Russian troops continue efforts to advance in the Novopavlivka sector, where intense fighting is ongoing.